Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,475 per week

Cross Country Nurses

Iowa City, IA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Intensive Care, Job Requisition Posting, Medicine, Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Team Player
LOCATION
Iowa City, IA
POSTED
1 day ago

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/17/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Iowa City, Iowa. This role involves providing specialized critical care in a medical intensive care setting during night shifts. The position requires the ability to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment with a focus on trauma experience and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Job Details:

  • Location: Iowa City, Iowa
  • Position: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: 08/17/2026
  • Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa license or compact license, at least 2 years of ICU experience with Level 1 trauma experience, proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records, and current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Preferred Qualifications: Level 1 trauma center experience is highly preferred
  • Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information:
Candidates should possess strong critical care skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively within a collaborative healthcare team. No local candidates within 60 miles will be considered, and all applicants must meet the specified experience and certification criteria to be eligible.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1288306. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

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